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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,111.31, 651,493.24 and 268,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,111.31, 651,493.24 and 268,161.60 is: 370,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,111.31 : 651,493.24 = 268,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,111.31/651,493.24 = 268,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,111.31x = 651,493.24 × 268,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,111.31x = 174,705,465,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,705,465,029.31/472,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,051.43

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